Arts & Entertainment
Arts news in brief: Jan. 13
George Hamilton in ‘La Cage,’ HRC women’s party and more


George Hamilton stars as Georges in the Kennedy Center's production of ‘La Cage aux Folles.’ (Photo by Paul Kolnik, courtesy Kennedy Center)
Hamilton stars in ‘La Cage’
Tony Award-winning musical, “La Cage Aux Folles” opens at the Kennedy Center (2700 F St., N.W.) on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. starring George Hamilton and Christopher Sieber.
“La Cage” tells the story of the gay owner of a nightclub in Saint-Tropez, his partner and what happens when their son brings his fiancée’s conservative parents home to meet them.
Tickets range from $65 to $130 and can be purchased online at kennedy-center.org.
HRC plans women’s party
Human Rights Campaign and Lure present D.C.’s Her HRC DJ Throwndown on Sunday at Town (2009 8th St., N.W.) from 6 to 11 p.m. featuring DJs Vanniety Kills, MIM, Ladyface and Rosie.
There will be a VIP reception from 6 to 6:45 p.m. when the doors open for general attendance. The reception will include refreshments and a special guest. The DJs start spinning at 7 p.m.
Tickets are $40 for VIP admission and $10 for general admission. Tickets include an annual HRC membership. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit hrc.org/herhrc.
Lesbian hip-hop party planned
She Scenes Entertainment, a group that plans lesbian events for women, is celebrating its third anniversary with a party and concert on Jan. 21 at Argana (2147 P St., N.W.) from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. with live performances by Lower Case Letters, Dark Side Creative and openly gay rapper DDM.
The party will also serve as a launch for a new LGBT clothing line, “C.O.C.K.Y.” and to promote the efforts of She Scenes’ monthly Charity Brunch series, which has raised funds for six local non-profits so far.
Tickets are $10 in advanced and can be purchased online atconcertedition.eventbrite.com. There are also a limited number of VIP packages.
For more information on She Scenes, visit sweetscenesent.com.
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PHOTOS: Black Pride Opening Reception

The Opening Reception for the 34th annual D.C. Black Pride was held at the Capital Hilton on Friday, May 23. Presenters, speakers and entertainers included Ts Madison, Monroe Alise, Billy the Goat, Kerri Colby, Apple Brown Betty, Heather Mahogani, Lyrical Mar, Lolita Leopard, Ink, and Bang Garçon. Anthony Oakes was the host.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)





















The 2025 Silver Pride Resource Fair and Tea Dance was held at the Eaton Hotel on Wednesday, May 21.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)










Out & About
Queer film festival comes to D.C.
DC/DOX to showcase LGBTQ documentaries made by LGBTQ filmmakers

DC/DOX will host a film festival beginning on Thursday, June 12, at the Regal Gallery Place, Eaton Cinema, and the U.S. Navy Memorial Burke Theatre.
This festival will premier LGBTQ documentaries made by LGBTQ filmmakers. Each screening will be followed by in-person Q&As with the filmmakers.
For more details, visit dcdoxfest.com